How to Create Surface Reset Password USB for Locked Tablet

Scenario: Need a Surface reset password USB

“When I power on my Surface Pro, Windows prompts me to enter the last password I used to sign in. Unfortunately, I can't recall the password, which means I'm unable to access my Surface. I guess I may need a password disk, but I can’t make one now since my Surface is locked. Is there a way to bypass the password or some ways to make a disk to unlock my tab?”

--Fromsurfaceforums.net

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a versatile device that combines the functionalities of a tablet and a laptop, making it a valuable companion for travel. Its portability allows you to handle important emails and jot down ideas while on the go, without the need to carry a full laptop.

To safeguard sensitive data, many users choose to set a password for their Surface Pro. However, just like the user in the scenario, your password can become problematic when you forget it or are unable to log in due to someone changing it without informing you.

Such situations can be highly frustrating, especially when you require immediate access to important tasks.

How to perform Surface reset password for different login approaches

As the user in the scenario, users might not be quite clear on how to fix the problem when password loss. Do I need a password disk? How do I make one? It’s a little confusing for many people.

In fact, Microsoft offers a convenient login option through its account services, available since the release of Windows 8 and subsequent versions, including the Microsoft Surface Pro. Therefore, like the computer, there are 2 types of login password on the Surface tablet, a Microsoft account password and a local password.

So, in this section, specifically, we'll explain how to change your Microsoft account password on locked tablets and demonstrate the process of creating a Surface reset password USB for a local account.

Case 1. Directly reset Surface password for Microsoft account users

▶ Option 1. Reset Microsoft Surface Pro password via Microsoft account with another device

Microsoft offers a simple and straightforward method to reset your password by utilizing their online service. This method is particularly useful when you forget your Microsoft Surface Pro password.

Step 1. Visit the Microsoft Reset Page and select the option "I forgot my password."

Step 2. Provide the email or phone number associated with your Microsoft account.

Step 3. You will receive a code on your registered email or phone number. Enter this code to proceed with the password reset.

Step 4. Finally, enter your new password on the Microsoft Surface Pro login page.

▶ Option 2. Unlock Surface tablet with Microsoft account on locked computer

Another option for resetting your password is to do it directly from the Windows login screen. This option is available in the latest versions of Windows and allows you to reset your Microsoft Surface Pro password without any additional steps.

Step 1. On the login screen, locate and click the "I forgot my password" option below the password section.

Step 2. The screen will display two text input fields. Enter your Microsoft Surface Pro login ID in the first field, and in the second field, input the characters shown on the screen.

Step 3. You will then be prompted to select the method through which you want to receive a verification code: via email or phone number.

Step 4. Once you receive the code on your chosen option, enter it in the designated field and click the "Next" button.

Step 5. You will be asked to create a new password. Enter your desired password and use it to log in to your Microsoft Surface Pro.

Case 2. Create Surface reset password USB to reset/remove local password

For users with a local password, resorting to a factory reset of the Surface Pro tablet solely due to a forgotten password is an undesirable option. In such cases, you can employ a Surface password reset USB to regain access without requiring login credentials.

To accomplish this, you can utilize AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional, a comprehensive Windows device manager compatible with all Windows PC systems. The "Reset Password" feature within this tool provides an easy-to-use method for resetting Microsoft Surface passwords. It is capable of resetting both user and administrator accounts.

By creating a password reset USB on another computer and connecting it to the locked Surface tablet, you can proceed with resetting the password for the desired account.

Step 1. Download AOMEI Partition Assistant on a functioning PC and prepare a USB drive. Launch the software and click on "Tools" followed by "Reset Windows Password" from the main interface.

Step 2. Click "Next" to create a WinPE bootable media.

Step 3. Select the target USB drive and click "Proceed."

Step 4. Keep in mind that the USB drive will be formatted during the creation of the password reset USB. Make sure to back up any important data stored on it.

Step 5. Insert the USB drive and boot your Surface tablet from it.

Step 6. Once loaded, you will see AOMEI Partition Assistant on the screen. Click on "Reset Windows Password," choose the target operating system, and click "Next."

Step 7. Select the account for which you wish to reset the password and click "Next."

Step 8. Enter the new password in the provided window and click "Yes" to confirm the password reset.

Now, you can remove Surface password reset USB, restart your Surface tablet and log in using the newly set password.

To sum up

The main methods to reset Surface password without login are via Microsoft account services and Windows password reset tool. With the above methods, you can easily reset Microsoft Surface Pro password.

Local password users use AOMEI Partition Assistant to easily perform Surface reset password. Besides password reset service, this tool is also a storage manager. You can use many other functions like Cleaner, app mover, merge partition, etc. to adjust your Surface tablet.